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- Wed Apr 27, 2005 8:18 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: What is the general opinion of Champion Windows???
- Replies: 10
- Views: 13667
- Sat Apr 23, 2005 9:37 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: What is the general opinion of Champion Windows???
- Replies: 10
- Views: 13667
- Sat Apr 23, 2005 8:53 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: What is the general opinion of Champion Windows???
- Replies: 10
- Views: 13667
- Mon Apr 18, 2005 6:55 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: What's the better value between these two choices
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10683
I have to agree with hipkat, in that I have removed several older vinyl clad windows that have split at the seams, especially in MN. Expansion variances between the two materials might be the reason. Once you have a single point for moisture to enter, it's all over. Water inside freezes and thaws, w...
- Sat Apr 16, 2005 8:56 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Have estimates, looking for advice
- Replies: 23
- Views: 23840
- Fri Apr 15, 2005 9:35 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Have estimates, looking for advice
- Replies: 23
- Views: 23840
WOW! I missed alot while I was at WORK! First of all, I think maybe Hipkat works for shuco. While he thinks he works for Schuco (I can't find the little squiggly thing for over the u, sorry). Or maybe, he just shouldn't try to educate me in the spelling department. Secondly, I once did direct a litt...
- Fri Apr 15, 2005 1:07 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Gilkey Vinyl replacement
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11540
- Thu Apr 14, 2005 8:58 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Gilkey Vinyl replacement
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11540
Window4u, I apologize for the generalization. I was basing my thoughts on some strands from this forum. In particular, the one that had shucco at nearly double the money of several other companies. I do understand about independent contractors and their ability to jack prices. Sears pricing comes fr...
- Thu Apr 14, 2005 8:34 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Have estimates, looking for advice
- Replies: 23
- Views: 23840
Compare what features? They both have glass and locks. Both keep out the cold and the heat. They both probably look better than those being removed. Air locks, handles? Sears has an interloking meeting rail that seems to be very efficient, Shucco? vinyl construction? I'm not saying shucco is a bad w...
- Thu Apr 14, 2005 8:27 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Gilkey Vinyl replacement
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11540
I can't say anything bad about shucco, except that they're overpriced, from what I hear. So maybe Hipcat can enlighten me to the justifiable reason for the outrageous price they charge for their windows. How many years of energy savings would it take to make up the difference? I mean, how much energ...
- Thu Apr 14, 2005 1:05 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Wrapping trim
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4331
Your right about the reason for wrapping the trim. No wood should be exposed. I normally seal the aluminum to the outer edge of the wood trim, behind the aluminum. Some surfaces are virtually impossible to lay a nice attractive bead of caulking on, not to mention the color variations. I always leave...
- Thu Apr 14, 2005 12:58 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Sun Clean
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4624
Sears offered the sun clean glass with their best window, at no extra charge. That lasted about a month or so. We had a real problem with caulking on the glass from the factory. Windex won't take it off. But you can't use a razorblade on the sun clean. We discontinued it after hundreds of complaints...
- Thu Apr 14, 2005 12:51 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: $8,900 for eight windows?!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8993
- Thu Apr 14, 2005 12:46 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Painting vinyl wrap windows
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3602
Your best bet would be to check with a reputable paint shop. I've been told there is a primer made specifically for vinyl. I've never used it. I've also been told that the prep work is the key. Smooth vinyl won't hold paint as well as textured or rough, makes sense to me. Then there is the expansion...
- Thu Apr 14, 2005 12:37 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Gilkey Vinyl replacement
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11540
hope your sitting down when the shucco dude lays it on ya'. i haven't even seen a shucco window, but they are expensive. Some say unreasonably high. A good quality window that size should run between $600-$800. Anything less than that, beware of the quality and the installation. Anything more than t...
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